About our Program
Porter County Agriculture and Natural Resources (ANR) offers a multitude of learning opportunities and support services for the public including Master Gardener Classes, Master Gardener hotline, farm and gardening programs, drone training and much more. Please feel free to reach out to our Agriculture & Natural Resource Educator, Nikky Witkowski, to learn about all the resources we offer.
Contact Us
Extension Educator
Agriculture & Natural Resources
219-465-3555 / nikky@purdue.edu
The Purdue Extension Master Gardener (EMG) Program will hold a statewide virtual Extension Master Gardener Basic Training on Tuesdays, February 3 through May 5, 2026, from 5:30-7:30 PM CT via live webinars. Final exam given after May 5. There will also be a weekly local connection hour with your county’s Extension Master Gardener coordinator. Porter County will be hosting their IN-PERSON local connection on Thursdays from 5:30pm to 6:30pm in Wanatah, IN at Pinney Purdue Ag Center.
Please note: Attendance at the live scheduled statewide webinars and county connections is required to complete the EMG Basic Training. Watching recorded sessions for an unexpected absence(s) should be discussed with the hosting EMG County Coordinator. You may download the policy guide here: https://extension.purdue.edu/extmedia/mg/mg-5-w.pdf.
You can find comprehensive information on the Training and other locations at https://purdue.ag/2026MGVirtual If you are interested in the Porter County session, you can download the application here and submit it to the Porter County Extension office. Note: an in-person or virtual photo identification check is required to process your applications and application deadline in January 14, 2026.